Death Notices for Laois - Monday, February 17, 2025

Mary Ryan - Portlaoise

The death took place on Sunday, February 16 of Mary Ryan (née Whelan) Forestpark Ave., Portlaoise, Co. Laois & formerly of Knockainey & Thomondgate Limerick.

After a short illness borne with grace in Naas General hospital. Predeceased by her husband Tommy, sister Nelly (Kavanagh), brothers Liam, Michael (Boffy), Pat and son-in-law Kevin (O'Brien). Sadly missed by her loving family Gráinne, Elaine, Thérèse, Aidan and Catherine, adored grandchildren David, Dylan, Clíona, Lauren, Olivia, Emmy and Jack, sons in law Stuart and Eamonn, daughter-in-law Alena, sister Breda, brothers Jim, Joe and Jer, good friend Maeve, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, family relatives and friends.

Mary's family would like to express their gratitude to the wonderful staff of Mill Lane nursing home in Naas - Mary's home for the last couple of years - and the very caring staff of Naas General Hospital.

Reposing at Keegan's Funeral Home on Tuesday February 18th from 6pm till 7:30pm with rosary at 7pm. Requiem mass on Wednesday at 11am in SS Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise. Interment afterwards in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery.

Sheila Kehoe - Portlaoise

The death took place on Sunday, February 16 of Sheila Kehoe (née Hyland). Dysart Cross, Stradbally and formerly Ballydavis, The Heath.

Died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Deeply regretted by her husband Mick, sons Michael and David, daughters in law Kristen and Becki, sister Maria, her adored grandchildren Daniel, Edie Peach and Kayleigh, dear friends Agnes, Carmel and Patsy, sisters in law, brother in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Keegan's Funeral Home Portlaoise on Monday February 17th from 6pm till 7:30pm with Rosary at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 11am in the Church of the Assumption, The Heath followed by interment in the adjourning graveyard.

Bartle Dunne - Portlaoise

The death took place on Sunday, February 16 of Bartle Dunne, Clonrooske House, Portlaoise.

Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Son of the late Chris and Mary Dunne. Predeceased by his brothers Eddie and Peter and sister-in-law Mary. Loving brother to Mary, Pauline, Christy, Pat and Ollie. His lifelong friend Ray. Deeply regretted by his loving family, brother-in-law John, sisters- in-law Marian, Pauline, Maura, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces.

Funeral arrangements later.

Paddy Booth - Emo 

The death took place on Saturday, February 15 of Paddy Booth, Coolbanagher, Laois (formerly The Heath).

Paddy died peacefully at St Brigid's Hospital, Shaen surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by brothers, sisters and daughter-in-law.

Loving husband of Julia and adored father of Louise, Robert, Kieran, Elaine, David, Trevor, Gordon and Eric. Sadly missed by his wife, children, 19 grand-children, son & daughters in-law, sister Ter, nieces, nephews, relatives and many great neighbours and friends.

Reposed at Moloneys Funeral home Mountmellick on Sunday 16th of February from 4pm to 6pm, pausing for The Rosary at 5.30pm.

Funeral Mass on Monday at St Paul’s Church, Emo at 12am. Burial afterwards in Emo Cemetery.

Killian Brown - Portlaoise

The death took place on February 15 of Killian Brown, Colliers Wood, Portlaoise, Laois.

Formerly of Naas, County Kildare and Blanchardstown, Dublin. Peacefully at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by his father Christopher and brother David. Sadly missed by his daughter Amanda and her mother Caroline, son Kienan and his mother Elke, adoring grandchild Leo, dear mother Teresa, brothers Chris, Gerry, Philip, Adrian, Ronan and Jonathan, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Reposing at Maher's Chapel of Rest Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Friday evening 21st February from 6pm until 8pm. A Service of Thanksgiving in Mahers Chapel of Rest Portarlington on Saturday 22nd February at 10am. Interment afterwards in St Brochans Cemetery, Bracknagh, County Offaly.

Family Flowers Only Please. Donations If Desired To PATH (Portlaoise). Donation Box in Chapel of Rest.

Thomas Byrne - Ballybrittas

The death took place on February 10 of Thomas (Tom) Byrne, Ballybrittas, Laois / Athy, Kildare.

Panama/Ballybrittas, Laois/Grangemellon, Athy.

On February 10th, 2025, unexpectedly in Panama. Tom, beloved husband of Shirly, devoted Dad to James and Kenneth.

Predeceased by his loving father James.

Sadly missed by his mother Monica, brothers Michael and Kenneth, sisters Brenda and Marion, sisters-in-law Anna and Karen, brother-in-law Bab, aunts Maura and Mary, nieces and nephews, extended family and large circle of friends in both Panama and Ireland.

Funeral took place in Panama on 13th February, 2025.

Memorial service will take place at 11am on Friday 21st February in St. Michael’s Parish Church, Athy, County Kildare, see livestream link http://www.parishofathy.ie

Liam Rose - Rathdowney

The death took place on February 14, of Liam Rose, Knockiel Drive, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.

Peacefully at his residence in the presence of his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents, his brothers Seàn and Bernard, and his sister Marie.

Sadly missed and remembered with love by his wife Kate, sons Michael, David, Liam and Chris, their partners Maryann, Gill and Anna, his adored grandchildren, brother David, sister Anne, sister-in-law Carol and her husband Robert, brothers-in-law Jimmy and Joe, sister-in-law Kay, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Rest In Peace

Reposing at Doyle's Funeral Home Urlingford (Eircode E41 XO38) on Monday evening February 17th from 6 o'clock until 7.30. Removal on Tuesday February 18th. to Mount Jerome Crematorium arriving for funeral service at 2.30 pm.

No flowers please by request. Donations if desired to The Alzheimer's Society of Ireland. Liam's funeral service can be viewed by pressing the following link https://cache.churchmedia.tv

Breda Smyth - Rathdowney

The death took place on February 14 of Breda Smyth (née Doherty), Emoclew Road, Arklow, Wicklow.  Formerly of Knockiel, Rathdowney, Co Laois.

Peacefully at The Beacon Hospital with her loving family by her side.

Beloved wife of Peter & adored mother of Damien, Paul & Killian. Much-loved sister of Pat & the late Charlie, Mary, Ned & Jimmy. She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing husband, sons, daughters-in-law Linda, Tanya & Lisa, grandchildren Jodie, Lexi, Billy, Lauren & Eve, brother, brothers-in-law sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours & friends.

Reposing at Sweeney’s Funeral Home from 4pm until 8pm on Monday.

Removal on Tuesday morning at 9.30 to St’s Mary & Peter’s Church arriving for Requiem Mass at 10 o’clock. Those who cannot attend are welcome to join via webcam; https://www.arklowparish.ie/webcam/

Funeral afterwards to St. Gabriel’s Cemetery, walking via the Wexford Road.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Arklow Cancer Support Group; www.arklowcancersupport.ie